Attorneys & Professionals

Dr. Charles Desmond is a member of the MHTL Advisory Board, advising on matters in private, non-profit, public, and educational areas. Dr. Desmond has broad and extensive experience at the senior-most levels of government, higher education, philanthropy, and in non-governmental agencies. His leadership accomplishments range from chairing the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education to initiating multi-layered corporate and philanthropic engagements in local, regional and national educational initiatives. As a policy analyst and senior advocacy expert, Dr. Desmond has four decades of direct experience working at the local and national level and has developed an expansive knowledge of diverse sectors, including banking and financial services, life sciences, and equity and diversity matters in the academic and corporate sectors.

He brings a deep understanding of governance, leadership development and strategic focus from not only serving on for profit and non-governmental boards but also serving as an advisor to chief executive officers and executive management team members.

Among other decorations, Dr. Desmond was awarded the Silver Star medal and the Bronze Star Medal with “V” for valor while serving in Vietnam. A Fulbright Scholar, he received his bachelor’s degrees in Sociology from Northeastern University and his doctoral degree in Instructional Leadership from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He is the recipient of three honorary doctoral degrees.

What's Happening @ MHTL?

MHTL attorneys Katherine Hesse and Kier Wachterhauser will
be presenting information regarding important legal issues
and developments in the Labor & Employment field at a
Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce (NVCC) event on
Thursday, November 15th. These presentations will include
a comprehensive overview of major
legislative/regulatory/case law developments, as well as
best practices in navigating issues such as marijuana in the
workplace and sexual harassment.

Legal Updates

On July 31, 2018, the Massachusetts Legislature passed
long-debated legislation aimed at reforming the law
surrounding non-competition agreements. Non-competition
agreements are commonly used to restrict competition
following the ending of the employment relationship. If
signed by the Governor in its present form, the law would go
into effect October 1, 2018 and significantly alter the
landscape related to non-compete agreements for employers
and employees in Massachusetts.